Saturday Lineup Card: Another Mets Prospect Promoted

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Updated on July 25, 2015 1:48AM EST

Projected Starters - A look at Saturday's matchups (all times Eastern)

DET (Alfredo Simon – R) at BOS (Steven Wright – R), 4:05 PM
PHI (Cole Hamels – L) at CHC (Jake Arrieta – R), 4:05 PM
OAK (Chris Bassitt – R) at SF (Madison Bumgarner – L), 4:05 PM
TOR (Drew Hutchison – R) at SEA (J.A. Happ – L), 4:10 PM
BAL (Miguel Gonzalez – R) at TB (Erasmo Ramirez – R), 6:10 PM
WAS (Gio Gonzalez – L) at PIT (A.J. Burnett – R), 7:05 PM
CHW (Chris Sale – L) at CLE (Carlos Carrasco – R), 7:10 PM
HOU (Scott Feldman – R) at KC (Danny Duffy – L), 7:10 PM
NYY (C.C. Sabathia – L) at MIN (Tommy Milone – L), 7:10 PM
LAD (Undecided) at NYM (Matt Harvey – R), 7:10 PM
ATL (Shelby Miller – R) at STL (Carlos Martinez – R), 7:15 PM
CIN (Johnny Cueto – R) at COL (Chris Rusin – L), 8:10 PM
MIL (Taylor Jungmann – R) at AZ (Rubby De La Rosa – R), 8:10 PM
MIA (David Phelps – R) at SD (Ian Kennedy – R), 8:40 PM
TEX (Yovani Gallardo – R) at LAA (Hector Santiago – L), 9:05 PM

Day Game After Night Game: DET/BOS, OAK/SF, TOR/SEA

Injuries

Day-to-Day
Brett Anderson, P, LAD – (Achilles) Expected to start Tuesday.
Billy Burns, OF, OAK – (Groin) Removed from Friday's game.
Welington Castillo, C, AZ – (Hamstring) Out of lineup Friday for third straight day.
Yunel Escobar, SS, WAS – (Wrist) Was out of the lineup again Friday.
Zack Greinke, P, LAD – (Personal) Will start Sunday when he returns from paternity leave.
Alex Guerrero, OF, LAD – (Back) Late scratch Friday with stiffness.
Mike McKenry, C, COL – (Knee) Out of lineup both Wednesday and again Friday.
Dustin Pedroia, 2B, BOS – (Hamstring) Out of lineup Friday with soreness.
Stephen Piscotty, OF, STL – (Neck) Out again Friday with stiffness.
Clint Robinson, 1B, WAS – (Illness) Scratched Friday.

Players on the DL
Norichika Aoki, OF, SF – (Leg) Likely to play at least two more rehab games.
Clay Buchholz, P, BOS – (Elbow) Is five to six weeks from returning.
Asdrubal Cabrera, SS, TB – (Hamstring) Took batting practice Friday, should be able to return after minimum stint on DL.
Coco Crisp, OF, OAK – (Neck) Manager Bob Melvin says he will head out on rehab soon.
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM – (Knee) Could not play through bone bruise, placed on DL.
Sean Doolittle, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Will throw from flat ground Saturday, on track to throw bullpen session by end of the month.
Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL – (Wrist) Played in first rehab game Friday, targeting Thursday return.
Jaime Garcia, P, STL – (Groin) Had five no-hit innings in Thursday rehab at Low-A, likely to start Wednesday.
Jason Garcia, P, BAL – (Shoulder) May not be activated until early-August.
Alex Gordon, OF, KC – (Groin) Began throwing Thursday, should begin hitting within 10 days.
Drew Hutchison, P, TOR – (Illness) Scheduled to start Saturday.
Brandon Morrow, P, SD – (Shoulder) Will make rehab start at Triple-A Saturday, should need multiple starts.
Ross Ohlendorf, P, TEX – (Groin) Should be activated during upcoming home stand.
Aaron Sanchez, P, TOR – (Back) Should be activated Saturday.
Michael Saunders, OF, TOR – (Knee) Increasing knee activity, but nowhere near return.
Cory Spangenberg, 2B, SD – (Knee) Will work out at spring training facility for now.
Stephen Strasburg, P, WAS – (Oblique) Threw simulated game Friday, threw 51 pitches, should head out on rehab next.
Pat Venditte, P, OAK – (Shoulder) Pain free throwing right-handed Thursday, will throw left-handed in Saturday rehab.
Jered Weaver, P, LAA – (Hip) Will not return in Angels' next series, could make a start next weekend.
David Wright, 3B, NYM – (Back) Cleared to begin baseball activities next week.
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, WAS – (Foot) Played seven innings Thursday, should remain on rehab until he can play in back-to-back games.

Activated from the DL
Corey Dickerson, OF, COL

Placed on the DL
Matt Belisle, P, STL (transferred to 60-day DL)
Michael Cuddyer, OF, NYM
Zack Greinke, P, LAD (paternity list)
Rafael Montero, P, NYM (transferred to 60-day DL)

Claimed Off Waivers/Traded/Signed
Steve Borkowski, P, ATL (minor league contract)
Steve Cishek, P, STL from MIA for prospect
Conor Gillaspie, 3B, LAA from CHW for prospects
Brandon Koch, P, MIA (minor league contract)

Called Up
Jesus Aguilar, 1B, CLE
Angel Castro, P, OAK
Michael Conforto, OF, NYM
Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B, KC
Josh Ravin, P, LAD
Andre Rienzo, P, MIA
Nick Tropeano, P, LAA

Sent Down (to Triple-A, unless otherwise noted)
Kyle Barraclough, P, MIA
Rex Brothers, P, COL
Dusty Coleman, 3B, KC
Kyle Crockett, P, CLE
Grant Green, 1B, LAA
L.J. Hoes, OF, HOU
Arnold Leon, P, OAK
Alex Presley, OF, HOU (designated for assignment)
Adam Wilk, P, LAA (designated for assignment)

Closer Watch

Chicago Cubs – Jason Motte blew a save opportunity for the first time this season Friday afternoon, allowing a run on two hits against the Phillies. He is 6-for-7 on the season with seven wins to his name. Hector Rondon had a hold in the eighth inning and continues to be in the picture if Motte is removed. Rafael Soriano pitched in extra innings and gave up a two-run homer to Jeff Francoeur.

Colorado – John Axford blew a save by allowing a ninth inning solo home run to Joey Votto Friday night and has allowed four runs in his three appearances out of the All-Star break. Whether this helps or hurts his value is in the eye of the beholder, since Axford could be hurting his trade value and it is unlikely he would close for another team. LaTroy Hawkins also allowed a run in the eighth inning, his first since June 15.

St. Louis – Trevor Rosenthal had pitched three straight days, so Kevin Siegrist came on to earn his fifth save Friday while Rosenthal got the night off.

Tampa Bay – Jake McGee might be working his way back into the closing picture while earning his fifth save Friday. The Rays were off on Thursday, so both McGee and Brad Boxberger were rested. Boxberger took a loss – but not a blown save – Wednesday. The closing picture is looking less clear here.

Key Matchups

Hot Batter Matchups – July 25, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
C. Coghlan	OF	CHC vs PHI 4:05PM	C. Hamels	26	9	5	2	4	4	7	.346	.433	.731	1.164
S. Marte	OF	PIT vs WAS 7:05PM	G. Gonzalez	12	3	2	1	2	1	1	.250	.308	.583	.891
B. Harper	OF	WAS @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	19	5	3	1	1	1	3	.263	.333	.526	.860
R. Raburn	OF	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	C. Sale	28	7	5	2	5	3	10	.250	.323	.571	.894
M. Cabrera	OF	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	C. Carrasco	13	6	2	1	5	2	1	.462	.533	.769	1.303
A. Eaton	OF	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	C. Carrasco	11	4	1	0	1	2	2	.364	.462	.455	.916
L. Cain	OF	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	13	7	1	0	1	0	1	.538	.538	.615	1.154
A. Rios	OF	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	45	12	7	3	6	1	4	.267	.283	.556	.838
T. Plouffe	3B	MIN vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	12	4	1	1	1	1	4	.333	.385	.583	.968
K. Suzuki	C	MIN vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	31	7	5	4	9	4	6	.226	.314	.645	.959
C. Gonzalez	OF	COL vs CIN 8:10PM	J. Cueto	13	4	2	1	6	1	4	.308	.400	.615	1.015
D. LeMahieu	2B	COL vs CIN 8:10PM	J. Cueto	11	5	0	0	1	0	4	.455	.455	.455	.909
T. Tulowitzki	SS	COL vs CIN 8:10PM	J. Cueto	10	3	2	1	1	1	1	.300	.364	.700	1.064
A. Pujols	1B	LAA vs TEX 9:05PM	Y. Gallardo	27	12	5	4	11	5	3	.444	.515	.926	1.441
A. Beltre	3B	TEX @ LAA 9:05PM	H. Santiago	22	7	5	3	3	4	2	.318	.423	.818	1.241
R. Odor	2B	TEX @ LAA 9:05PM	H. Santiago	11	5	1	0	2	1	2	.455	.538	.545	1.084

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Hot Pitcher Matchups – July 25, 2015

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
Miguel Gonzalez	BAL @ TB 6:10PM	119	26	5	2	5	12	22	.218	.295	.295	.590
A.J. Burnett	PIT vs WAS 7:05PM	126	28	11	3	13	7	38	.222	.283	.363	.646
Gio Gonzalez	WAS @ PIT 7:05PM	63	10	4	1	6	8	18	.159	.249	.248	.496
Chris Sale	CWS @ CLE 7:10PM	148	33	10	2	14	11	35	.223	.286	.322	.608

Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Batter Matchups – July 25, 2015

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Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
D. Fowler	OF	CHC vs PHI 4:05PM	C. Hamels	21	4	0	0	0	1	5	.190	.227	.190	.418
D. Ross	C	CHC vs PHI 4:05PM	C. Hamels	11	1	0	0	1	2	4	.091	.231	.091	.322
N. Cruz	OF	SEA vs TOR 4:10PM	D. Hutchison	18	3	1	0	0	0	7	.167	.167	.222	.389
J. Reyes	SS	TOR @ SEA 4:10PM	J. Happ	16	2	1	0	1	2	3	.125	.222	.188	.410
K. Kiermaier	OF	TB vs BAL 6:10PM	M. Gonzalez	11	2	1	0	0	0	1	.182	.182	.273	.455
J. Loney	1B	TB vs BAL 6:10PM	M. Gonzalez	23	4	1	0	3	2	3	.174	.240	.217	.457
I. Desmond	SS	WAS @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	21	3	1	0	0	3	8	.143	.250	.190	.440
Y. Escobar	SS	WAS @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	14	2	0	0	2	0	0	.143	.200	.143	.343
D. Uggla	2B	WAS @ PIT 7:05PM	A. Burnett	13	2	1	1	2	2	6	.154	.267	.385	.651
M. Aviles	2B	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	C. Sale	19	3	0	0	0	2	1	.158	.238	.158	.396
M. Brantley	OF	CLE vs CWS 7:10PM	C. Sale	26	3	1	0	2	1	11	.115	.179	.154	.332
A. Escobar	SS	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	17	3	1	0	5	2	3	.176	.250	.235	.485
E. Hosmer	1B	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	16	2	0	0	1	1	0	.125	.176	.125	.301
K. Morales	1B	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	16	2	0	0	1	1	3	.125	.176	.125	.301
M. Moustakas	3B	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	14	2	0	0	1	0	2	.143	.143	.143	.286
S. Perez	C	KC vs HOU 7:10PM	S. Feldman	15	3	1	0	2	1	1	.200	.250	.267	.517
J. Rollins	SS	LAD @ NYM 7:10PM	M. Harvey	16	3	3	1	3	2	4	.188	.278	.500	.778
J. Mauer	1B	MIN vs NYY 7:10PM	C. Sabathia	41	7	2	0	4	4	16	.171	.239	.220	.459
B. Ryan	SS	NYY @ MIN 7:10PM	T. Milone	17	3	1	0	0	1	5	.176	.222	.235	.458
C. McGehee	3B	MIA @ SD 8:40PM	I. Kennedy	12	1	0	0	0	3	3	.083	.267	.083	.350
E. Andrus	SS	TEX @ LAA 9:05PM	H. Santiago	22	4	0	0	0	4	2	.182	.308	.182	.490
A. Rosales	2B	TEX @ LAA 9:05PM	H. Santiago	12	3	0	0	1	0	3	.250	.250	.250	.500

Matchup Info				Career Matchup Stats
Batter	Pos	Game	Pitcher	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Cold Pitcher Matchups – July 25, 2015

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Matchup Info		Career Stats Allowed To Batters On Opposing Team
Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
There are no pitchers who qualify as "cold" today.

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Pitcher	Game	AB	H	XBH	HR	RBI	BB	K	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS

Recommended Pickup

Michael Conforto, OF, NYM – In the year of the prospect promotion, Conforto probably will not make as much of an impact as Kris Bryant or Carlos Correa. Conforto is a medium impact prospect who has logged just 45 games at Double-A playing for a offense that has been anything but potent. When Michael Cuddyer returns in a couple weeks, he could reclaim the spot in left field. That said, Conforto is slashing .297/.372/.482 in 91 games at Double-A and High-A with 12 home runs. He could be worth a flyer for now and is a strong play in keeper leagues since there is a strong chance Conforto is an every day player in 2016.

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SP: Carlos Martinez, STL ($9,800)
C: Jonathan Lucroy, MIL ($3,500)
1B: Brandon Belt, SF ($3,700)
2B: Matt Duffy, SF ($3,700)
SS: Alcides Escobar, KC ($3,900)
3B: Mike Moustakas, KC ($3,900)
OF: Kole Calhoun, LAA ($3,700)

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